Ryman....or anyone else, do you know if you can ride across the Uintah and Ouray Indian Reservation?

This Wednesday night myself and several friends are starting a 3 day ride and our jumping off point (for dirt) is intended to be Ouray southeast of Roosevelt. We plan to swing by Fantasy Canyon (never been there, pics look cool), and then south to Bonanza, Dragon, Atchee, Carbonera, and eventually to Grand Junction where we'll pick up the Kokopelli trail.

Looking at my Utah Atlas, it appears the most obvious west/east route from Ouray goes right through the reservation (labeled as "Wonsits Road" in Google Earth, but labeled as "Chapita Grove Road" on my Delorme Utah Atlas). I'm not sure if this is public access or not. If not, it appears the other option is a road that skirts the northern boundary of the reservation known as "Wyasket Bottom Road". Anyone familiar with this?

Also, is Highway 35 from (Wolf Creek Pass) open from Francis to Hanna? I assume so with our light snowpack this year, but just want to be sure.

Ryman....or anyone else, do you know if you can ride across the Uintah and Ouray Indian Reservation?

This Wednesday night myself and several friends are starting a 3 day ride and our jumping off point (for dirt) is intended to be Ouray southeast of Roosevelt. We plan to swing by Fantasy Canyon (never been there, pics look cool), and then south to Bonanza, Dragon, Atchee, Carbonera, and eventually to Grand Junction where we'll pick up the Kokopelli trail.

Looking at my Utah Atlas, it appears the most obvious west/east route from Ouray goes right through the reservation (labeled as "Wonsits Road" in Google Earth, but labeled as "Chapita Grove Road" on my Delorme Utah Atlas). I'm not sure if this is public access or not. If not, it appears the other option is a road that skirts the northern boundary of the reservation known as "Wyasket Bottom Road". Anyone familiar with this?

Also, is Highway 35 from (Wolf Creek Pass) open from Francis to Hanna? I assume so with our light snowpack this year, but just want to be sure.

And when did you offer me a beer? The only beer I was offered throughout the Baja trip was from Burt when we got to AZ.

The day you apologize for "teaching" me about tie-downs and later trashing the shit out of my GSA tank (no offer of compensation needed), I will apologize for whatever you think I am or have done.

The day you apologize for being an obscene, vulgar "educated" man, is the day I apologize even further for what I am.

The day you apologize for being overbearing, loud-mouth, know-it-all is the day I apologize even MORE for who I am, when I've already apologized to the dozens of people who sent me PMs after my ride report saying the same damned thing: "I'm sorry you had to put up with so many 'Ken-versations,'" I guess I'm not the only one who feels you're an overbearing know-it-all.

My favorite story about you that I haven't told yet? When I bought gloves from Andre for you (for our Baja trip) and you refused to pay me back for them. You said, "I'll just be returning them anyway." Return them to Andre for a refund when I stuck my neck out for you, paid for them and delivered them? How hard would it have been to say, "thanks, here's the $20"?

So, if you're truly sorry, send me a check for $350 so I can pay for the damage to my gas tank. If not, shut the fu** up and leave me be. It's clear to me and my own conscience that I know what I know, and more people have sided with me than you. And I don't even care about sides. What does an apology cost you, Ken? I've apologized to many already for airing my grievances with you in a public forum. What about you? I'm still waiting . . .

You won't have any problem with the tribe in this area although it's probably not what you think it is. The roads you reference are county roads with public access, but they are mainly used for oil field access and this area is heavy heavy oilfield. You will be riding amongst a sea of white pickups and big trucks be careful of traffic. Most oilfield hands are courteous and nice guys but they wont be expecting motos traveling at warp speed. Fantasy canyon is cool to stop and look at. Dragon trail is fun and pretty remote. Have fun!

Edit: I hope you're not leaving a pickup in Ouray. Bad idea. If you need to leave a truck somewhere make it my house and I'll show you a fun way down to Ouray.

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Yogoi....yes, same ride. We're not leaving until Wednesday evening so if you can pull it off, you're still welcome.

Ryman...thanks for the Intel. We're not leaving a truck in Ouray. We're laying down some slab miles after work on Wednesday night. The Ouray area (other than maybe Fantasy Canyon) isn't really the destination. Just a jumping off point to get on some dirt, and head south towards Baxter Pass and Kokopelli. That shiney "new" 950 would do well in our group. We should have 4 950's, 2 KLR's, and a DR650. Weather is looking great.....ride report to come.

harcus has a Real Tyme skid plate in stock....needs his crash bars at a minimum......maybe one of his luggage racks...... or do the jesses come with the deal.......then you can put Ricky on it and take his picture..........since it isn't technically ORANGE.........maybe those Scorps will hook up enough for him to pull it up......

The sexual tension is killing me.
How about you two create your own bitch fight thread.

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If only.............oser.....................

I always thought that JoMomma works well...........and it would keep the toxic lesion off this thread....